Oconto County, Wi

Salary: $25.37 - $27.16 Hourly
Location : 202 Van Dyke Street, Oconto Wi, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 070126
Department: Highway
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Oconto County is looking for both Highway I/Laborer and Highway II Operator positions. Starting wage is based on experience and CDL license status.
This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, scrapers, screed, paver, front-end loaders, track hoe, dozers, graders, compactors, crushing equipment, snowplows and other pieces of equipment. This position also includes patrolling of state and county highways and all duties associated with contractual agreements with State and Local governments.
Examples of Duties
Operates heavy duty equipment to include, but not limited to, track hoe, loader, grader, roller, scale, bulldozer, scraper, paver and crusher in a variety of duties, including snowplowing, grass mowing.
Observes, reports and repairs damaged or missing highway department signs from highways and roads within the county.
Patrol responsibilities include (but not limited to) items in the State Routine Maintenance Agreement and County Policy.
Cleans, maintains and secure all equipment as directed by policies and procedures.
Complete highway maintenance duties to include snow removal, mowing & brush removal operations, filling pot holes, repair and erect guard rails, repair bridges and maintain shoulders, haul & place asphalt and aggregates. .
Interact with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and levels and quality of service and must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner.
Completes other highway maintenance duties as directed.
Typical Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of proper operation and routine maintenance of heavy duty equipment which could be gained in 2 to 3 years of practical work experience in a highway maintenance environment.
Know and observe State speed and weight limit regulations and highway laws.
Knowledge of geographic locations of highways, roads, and townships within Oconto County.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, state retirement plan, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, HRA, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, contact the Human Resources Department at 920-834-6810.